Jay miller is a comedian, writer, and an eternal optimist. He has been tour manager for such acts as Yo La Tango and Ingrid Michaelson, Writer and producer on Impractical jokers, and even directed this instant cult classic video for the front bottoms. I was excited to have jay come on composite beast: we got deep into Talking body image, giving people permission to treat us like jerks, and the deep and fascinating world of periscope.

YOu can find jay once a month at the PIT doing his one man show, Happiness. The rest of the time he's doing great things like volunteering, hosting karaoke at union hall, and on twitter @midevenings.

brian bonz and mike rizzo make up the hysterical comedy duo, bobo touch. Their new web series "Helpline" focuses on two south Brooklyn dads working hard to make sure the denizens of their neighborhood aren't getting screwed by big bureaucracy, screwball landlords, and shady gentrifiers. it doesn't stop there, though--- brian and mike have done some really amazing stuff including putting out albums under different permutations with a core group of pretty sophisticated musicians, produced and starred in dozens of short films, and have even birthed children.

COMPOSITE BEAST #37

This special Composite Beast mixtape was recorded live at Maker Park Radio and celebrates the new novel, "Eastman Was Here," written by my friend Alex Gilvarry. I can write a whole bunch about how excellent Alex's writing is, but check out the mixtape, which is dotted by a conversation between me and the author.